Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public the Children’s
Protection Society to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by
various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by
businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by
everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for
everyone in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event
Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech,
iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel
& Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
The Children’s Protection Society (CPS) began as an initiative of
Dato’ Nazir Ariff when he was President of the Rotary Club in Penang (1991). It
is a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of
neglected and/or abandoned children in Penang. It was officially launched in
April 1992 by Puan Sri Chua Kah Peng. The objectives of CPS are both immediate
and longer-term. The immediate objective is to provide children at risk with a
safe, supportive and conducive environment (Shelter). Their concerned and
focused areas include the emotional and physical development, education, social
and recreational skills. At the same time, CPS aims to work with parents and
other family members, so that the child can eventually be reunited with his/her
family. In the pipeline, they hope to support projects to enhance
community-based facilities for childcare and development in areas where such
facilities are lacking. They also try to promote a more general awareness of
the issues relating to children at risk by being involved in training and
discussions. Hence they work together with various government and
non-government organizations to help to develop longer-term strategies and
goals.
How to help Children’s Protection Society?
1.
Become a Volunteer: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help.html
Learning and Tuition is always needed - many
of our children have missed a substantial amount of school due to their
backgrounds, and often find it difficult to catch up with school work. If you
are prepared for the extra challenges which many of our children face, and are
prepared to commit a regular time a week (can be anything from an hour up).
2.
Sponsor-A-Child Program: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help02.html
Talk
to any of our staff if you are interested to sponsor a child
3.
Donation: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help03.html
If you want to make a financial donation,
please send cheques (payable to Children's Protection Society Pulau Pinang) to
CPS at 118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang. CPS is a registered charity home
with the Welfare Department so donations will be tax-exempt.
4.
Sponsoring an Activity or
Outing: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help04.html
CPS organizes many activities for the
children, staff and volunteers. We welcome sponsorship of specific activities.
Give us a call if you have any ideas of your own, or would like to hear from us
on what sort of activities you could sponsor.
Other Information:
Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang
118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-8294046
Fax: 04-8294046
Email: cpspg@hotmail.com
Website: www.cpspg.org.my
